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WHO: 22 deaths worldwide from coronavirus
GENEVA (AP) — World Health Organization officials said Thursday that their probe into the deadly new coronavirus that has now claimed 22 lives is being delayed because of a dispute over the ownership rights to a sample. Dr. Keiji Fukuda, WHO's...
Tags: Bird Flu, Viral Diseases and Infections, Vaccines, International Organizations, Science and Technology
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Health officials probe deadly respiratory illness in Alabama
ReutersBIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - U.S. and state health authorities are investigating an unidentified respiratory illness that has killed two of 10 people hospitalized with it in Alabama since last week. Preliminary tests do not indicate the bird flu,...Tags: Bird Flu, MRSA, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Viral Diseases and Infections, Pneumonia
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READER SUBMITTED: United Technologies' Relay For Life Of East Hartford Raises Record Funding: American Cancer Society
HartfordThe May 18 Relay For Life of East Hartford, sponsored by United Technologies Corp. (UTC), raised a record-breaking $246,000 for the American Cancer Society. The event, held at Rentschler Field, was attended by more than 500 people comprising more than 60...Tags: East Hartford, United Technologies Corporation, American Cancer Society, Medical Research
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READER SUBMITTED: MidState Medical Center Receives Prestigious International Recognition As Baby-Friendly Birth Facility
MeridenMidState Medical Center is pleased to announce that it has been named a Baby-Friendly birth facility. For the implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative ("BFHI"), a global program sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, International Organizations, Politics, UNICEF
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More gym for kids means less chance of obesity, Cornell study says
More physical education in kindergarten through fifth grade means less chance of obesity, especially for boys, researchers say. The study provides some of the first evidence of a causal effect between gym and childhood obesity. It is to be published...
Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Schools, Body Mass Index, Elementary Schools, Weight
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When it comes to deadly viruses, what's in a name?
ReutersLONDON (Reuters) - For a pathogen with such a short history, the mysterious new virus killing people in the Middle East and Europe has already had an amazing array of names. It first surfaced last year as "human betacoronavirus 2c EMC", but the...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, International Organizations, Science and Technology, England, Literature
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Letters: Science favors fluoride
Re "Fluoride in Portland? Not all will drink to that," May 19 Clifford Walker, a board member of the National Assn. for the Advancement of Colored People's Portland chapter, admits he doesn't trust the "man in a white coat." He doesn't want fluoride...Tags: Fluoride, Dietary Supplements
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Howard County pets: What's the hype about raw diets?
Q: I’ve heard a lot about raw dog food, but it seems pricey. Is it safe? Are the health benefits substantial? A: Raw diets for dogs (including raw meat) have become increasingly popular. Some pet owners -- even some veterinarians -- swear by them,...
Tags: Arable Farming, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Salmonella Infection, Gastroenteritis, Allergies
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American Lung Association's luncheon inspires guests to 'Breathe Free'
Edgar B. Bolton Jr., D.O., will receive the Lifetime Legacy Award for his commitment to lung health in the community at the eighth annual "Inspire Life, Breathe Free Luncheon." The event, benefiting the American Lung Association in Florida, takes place...Tags: Lung Cancer, Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, American Lung Association
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China's bird flu outbreak cost $6.5 billion
ReutersGENEVA (Reuters) - The H7N9 virus appears to have been brought under control in China largely due to restrictions at bird markets, but caused some $6.5 billion in losses to the economy, U.N. experts said on Tuesday. Health authorities worldwide must be...Tags: Bird Flu, China, Epidemics and Plagues, Viral Diseases and Infections, Consumer Confidence
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Schoolmates of suicide victims at higher risk
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Teens who have a classmate die of suicide are more likely to consider taking, or attempt to take, their own lives, according to a new study. The idea that suicide might be "contagious" has been around for centuries, senior...Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Mental Health, Suicide, Health and Safety at School
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Laurel Relay for Life is a walk through the night
Nancy Becraft has a T-shirt from each year Laurel has held a Relay for Life, and has witnessed the growth of the event since the first relay in 1999. "We only started out with about 11 teams," Becraft said. This year there are 40 teams, and counting....
Tags: Laurel, American Legion, Arts and Culture, Human Interest, Prince George's County
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